Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
The Sagra de lu Porcu brings Presicce-Acquarica to life for two days dedicated to local cuisine, with pork as the undisputed star. The event is tied to the celebrations for the patron saint San Carlo Borromeo. On Friday, November 6, the stands of local associations come alive from 7 pm in the evening, offering insalata di maiale, stracotto, sanguinaccio, sausage, and capocollo, along with chestnuts, pittule (fried dough balls), and other specialties, with a dedicated space for gluten-free options. Dinners under the stars are accompanied by the music of Lu rusciu nosciu starting at 8:30 pm. On Saturday, November 7, after the procession at 6 pm, the tastings continue with Why not and the Avvocati divorzisti on stage at 9:30 pm.
Original text in Italian
La Sagra de lu Porcu anima Presicce-Acquarica per due giorni dedicati alla gastronomia locale, con la carne suina come protagonista indiscussa. L'evento si lega ai festeggiamenti per il patrono San Carlo Borromeo. Venerdì 6 novembre gli stand delle associazioni locali si animano dalle 19 di sera, proponendo insalata di maiale, stracotto, sanguinaccio, salsiccia e capocollo, oltre a castagne, pittule e altre specialità, con uno spazio dedicato alle offerte gluten free. Le cene sotto le stelle si accompagnano alla musica di Lu rusciu nosciu a partire dalle 20.30. Sabato 7, dopo la processione delle 18, proseguono gli assaggi con i Why not e gli Avvocati divorzisti sul palco alle 21.30.
Nearby, on the same days
- Lu Rusciu Nosciu in ConcertFri 6 November · Presicce-Acquarica · very close
- San Carlo6 – 7 November · Presicce-Acquarica · very close
- Tricase VintageSat 7 November · Tricase · 8.7 km away
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